USO Canteen FReeper Style....FReeper FRiday ....GATOR NAVY ......August 23,2002

FRiends of the USO Canteen FReeper Style and Snow Bunny

[Snow Bunny]

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If you know a Veteran, someone in your family,
friend of the family, neighbor, who served their
country, take a brief moment of your day to thank them.
Thank them for the sacrifice they made
for the better good of their country.

We at Free Republic, and the USO Canteen FReeper Style,
are thankful for every service member
in our military, who has served our great nation.

So, to the men and women who answered the call,
in both times of war and peace, thank you.

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Message from Snow Bunny to all those who visit the Canteen.

This is how I think of the USO Canteen Freeper Style.
It is like a cottage down a road,
a place where a weary veteran can spend the night.

Since it opened, it is magical how so many
Freepers who post here, feel it too.
It has been so dear how the Freepers
kept making it a cottage - a home-type of place
that had a huge living room
for them to visit in and a dance floor, a library, etc.

Many Veterans have written to me,
saying that the Canteen is like home
to them for the first time since they served.

This is your Canteen -
a respite from our busy
and sometimes troubling world.
Make yourself at home.

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The USO Canteen Honors FReepers
who have served, or are now serving their country.

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You may have a loved one who has served in the past.
We at the FReeper USO Canteen would like to honor each and every one.

Thank You GATOR NAVY for Serving our Country

Because 5 of 6 ships I have been on have been amphibious ships,
or "gators".

Also, my job is navigation, or a 'gator.

I am a Chief Petty Officer and just went
over 20 years service this March.

My ships have been :
USS CROMMELIN (FFG-37) plankowner
USS BRISTOL COUNTY (LST-1198)
USS ST LOUIS (LKA-116)
USS SAN BERNARDINO (LST-1189) decomm crew
USS DUBUQUE (LPD-8)
USS JUNEAU (LPD-10)

I have been stationed in Japan since 1990.
I am currently on shore duty near Tokyo,Japan/

Prior to this tour all my Japan time was in Sasebo, on Kyushu.

I have been happily married for over 9 years to my lovely wife Atsuko.

We have two sons, Takezo, age 7, and Shuzo, age 5.

Here is my son Takezo

Here is my son Shuzo

Although I read FR daily, I don't usually log on unless I want to
reply to a thread. But I will always get back to you (ask Snow Bunny)
sooner or later if you send something my way.

[SassyMom]

It's time for me to say GOOD NIGHT! Have a great night - I will see y'all tomorrow! (((HUG)))

[Kathy in Alaska]

If it's not the right one, follow it to Google and maybe the right one is there. Or I can backtrack and maybe find the right one. I nabbed it from there.

[SAMWolf]

No. That's the right one. A Panther!!!

[Kathy in Alaska]

WTG, Mo!!! Now that's good music.

[MistyCA]

LOL! I use more space then that, particularly when I have photographs and music stored, which I often do. My ISP provides the service for me and they have been very good. I have accounts with aol, bigplanet and dsl....I only use the storage site with bigplanet because I trust it the most. :)

[SAMWolf]

Of course, but we're both a little older now!

[MistyCA]

Lordy Souris! How about a warning before you do that! I fell right over in my chair again! Dang!

[MistyCA]

Dang! What a shot! LOLOL!

[68-69TonkinGulfYachtClub]

Sweet Dreams and Sleep Late
God Bless You

[SAMWolf]

My second favorite Misty graphic!

[MistyCA]

Night, Blues!

[MistyCA]

Goodnight, Tom! See ya tomorrow!

[MistyCA]

Who gives a darn about name brands?????? LOL! The pants could have come from KMArt and I still would have liked the picture! :)

[Kathy in Alaska]

square dancing is close-order drill, set to music!

I never heard it described like that, but you are right. Hehehehehe!

[Pippin]

Good Night, Tom!

[MistyCA]

Thanks!

[68-69TonkinGulfYachtClub]

I just want to Thank You in public for assuming the role of USO Canteen Welcomer.
Your dedication in posting to all newcomers and making them feel welcome is vey commendable.
Thank You
*HUG*